Defeated by the Monster?

[jp1216]

I just went over 50%. I started with a few cards - nothing special. That led to a Cleveland team set. Lots of HOFers! Ouch. But put me on the path to the 'monster'. Low grade all the way. Probably won't mess with variations. Already sold off a low grade F. Smith.

Wagner and Plank are both RPs in my set. Not fakes - just legit RPs. The 80s version with the yellow and white back.

If anyone wants a cool T206 collector box for raw cards :

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[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by jp1216

I just went over 50%. I started with a few cards - nothing special. That led to a Cleveland team set. Lots of HOFers! Ouch. But put me on the path to the 'monster'. Low grade all the way. Probably won't mess with variations. Already sold off a low grade F. Smith.

Wagner and Plank are both RPs in my set. Not fakes - just legit RPs. The 80s version with the yellow and white back.

If anyone wants a cool T206 collector box for raw cards :

http://www.dakotawoodcrafts.com

That's a good idea...use reprints for the few that I won't be able to afford. I think I will use that idea! Thanks!

And for the record, I do believe the collecting 520/524 IS the complete set. If you count the big 4, you would be including short prints and error cards (which are short prints). So, ultimately if you collected 520/524 you would have collected the regular issued set minus the "special" cards of the set, which are irregular...JMO.

If you collect all 524, then all the better

[kllrbee]

Got 447 of the 520. G-VG average, some better, some worse. About 320 raw. Actually have about 75 dupes and if I could sell or trade them, Id be close to done

My advice is to pick up lots when and if u can afford it. It really helps if u can grab 100 cards at once.

If not, break it into subsets or backs. They are your cards, u need to do what makes u happy.

Btw, X2 on the reprints for the big 4....Dont even know what those would go for low grade, but really not in my plans. 520 is killin me as is....lol.

Good luck OP!

[Edwolf1963]

I completed (IMO) a few months ago minus "the big 6". I didn't have the O'Hara and Demmit STL - and wasn't really looking for them. Time, money, etc all played in. I have since purchased a nice Demmit at the Chicago Sun Times show last month (SGC40), so am now down to the "set minus 5". May go for one of the O'Hara's in REA before it closes.

All slabbed/graded - mid-grade 3's to 6's (most of them are 4's and 5's) Took me about 3 years and never really focused on completing until I realized I had half by focusing on portraits, stars, a few SLers, etc.

I think the opinions of "set-complete" are just that and fair on either side of the coin. Definitely agree with the sentiments on your set/your focus and rules as wall the Magie and Doyle aspect - can't see laying out that kind of $$$ for minor variations/errors. Side Note: Something hit me inside about paying almost 3x as much for the Demmit STL as I did for a nice Green Cobb in a 3!

A lot of interest, fun, great hobby - great people. For me - I get out of it what I put into it and it's been a nice ride :-) Hope you stay with it.

[ChiefBenderForever]

I was somewhere in the 120's and said screw it and gave up, so I would advise to quit. Go through and keep the ones you like and sell the rest and buy what you like. If you change your mind down the road there will be plenty to get to start all over.